Episodes
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #17
The CDC signed off on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. Dr. Lichtsinn gives us some background information on how it happened and shares important information for parents.
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21. Another Pandemic School Year Begins ft. Katie Dohman
Like most parents, Katie Dohman is wondering what this school year has in store. And she's tired. Katie joins to share her story of advocating for her kids, parenting/working/existing through a pandemic and posits, how can we make sure nobody burns out? If you’re looking for a bit more from…
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20. Staying Away from the Great Minnesota Get-Together ft. David Dively
The Minnesota Council on Disability is a mainstay at the Minnesota State Fair, which kicks off today. It's a time for education, connection, and of course, good food. But this year, the Council made the difficult decision to forego the Fair, prioritizing health, safety and leading by example.…
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #16
The delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain in Minnesota. In this episode, Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn explains why the delta variant is particularly dangerous, how we can mitigate the risk of catching COVID-19 (even if we're vaccinated) and spreading it to others, and what it all means for...
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19. Family Tree Clinic ft. Alissa Light and Nathalie Crowley
In honor of Twin Cities Pride Weekend, Alissa Light and Nathalie Crowley talk about Family Tree Clinic, a leading reproductive and sexual health care clinic. Through education and programs like their LGBTQ Health Access Initiative, Family Tree is proof that we can center healthcare on the needs…
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18. Professional Sick Person ft. Steve Romenesko
We've heard the phrase "immunocompromised" a lot in the last year (plus), usually in the context of who may have additional risks when it comes to COVID-19. Our guest today, Steve Romenesko, is one such person. He is a double transplant recipient and, as he says, a professional sick person. Steve...
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17. Back to the Black ft Wes Burdine
This week, Our Stories. is spending some time thinking about stepping forward and into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and what comes after. Wes Burdine, owner of the Black Hart of St. Paul, joins us to share his pandemic story of closing down, trying new things, and now stepping forward....
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16. Black Maternal Health Week ft. J'Mag Karbeah
It's Black Maternal Health Week and we are joined by J'Mag Karbeah, a PhD student in the School of Public Health in the Division of Health Policy Management's Health Services Research, Policy and Administration program at the University of Minnesota. Black Maternal Health Week was founded and is...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #15
It's a short and sweet update from Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn about variants, rising case numbers and vaccines. Plus, a clue as to what Hayley will be baking Hannah for her birthday when we can once again gather together!
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15. Abortion is Healthcare ft. Emily Richter
Emily Richter joins Hayley to share her reproductive healthcare story. We also dig into some of the restrictive laws on the books in Minnesota and a bill that would repeal some of those laws. This episode was produced with the help of our partners in health justice at UnRestrict Minnesota....
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14. We Have the Proof ft. Sara Messelt
Sara Messelt, Executive Director of Proof Alliance, joins Hayley to talk about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), stigma, and meeting people where they are. FASD might be a new term for you, but Proof is working hard to expand awareness and understanding of how being born with an FASD might...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #14
In this episode, Dr. Lichtsinn shares her thoughts about equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. There is a lot to dig into when it comes to vaccine distribution, so we'll be coming back to this topic. Stay up-to-date on new podcast episodes and join the conversation by signing up for our...
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13. Wholesale Change Revisited ft. Senator Erin Murphy
A new year, a new legislative session, a new president and a new season of the Our Stories. Our Health. podcast! And who better to kick us off than the new Senator representing District 64, Erin Murphy? Erin and Hayley revisit the idea of wholesale change as they talk about the past 11 months and...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #13
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to two COVID-19 vaccines and healthcare workers across the state are starting to receive their vaccines. Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn joins to help us understand how vaccines are developed and how this vaccine might impact our communities.
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12. COVIDaware MN ft. Sam Zimmerman
Sam Zimmerman joins us to explain how the new contact tracing app, COVIDaware MN, works. Sam is the CTO of the organization PathCheck, a nonprofit developing contact tracing applications for around the country, and oversees all of the technology used to build COVIDaware MN. Download the app in…
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11. Why we vote.
We asked Minnesotans to share with us what they were thinking about as they voted this year.
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10. National Vote Early Day ft. Erin Conti
In honor of National Vote Early Day (October 24, 2020), Erin Conti joins us to talk about all the ways we can vote in Minnesota. Whether you plan to vote before or on Election Day, in-person or by mail, Erin has the info you need to safely vote this election season. We also geek out over some...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #12
After a bit of a summer break, Dr. Lichtsinn is back to share her thoughts on healthcare in Minnesota during the era of COVID. In this episode, we talk about the closures of hospitals during a pandemic and what that means to our healthcare system as a whole. Spoiler, we think it is very bad, but...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #11
This week, MDH announced an expansion of testing options for Minnesotans, while the CDC announced new guidelines about who should be tested. If you're confused, don't worry, we have some questions too. Dr. Lichtsinn helps us focus in on what we need to know about testing.
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09. Rethinking Recovery ft. Representative Ruth Richardson
Ruth Richardson is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the CEO of Wayside Recover Center, which specializes in chemical dependency and mental health treatment for women and their families. As a member of the POCI (People of Color and Indigenous) Caucus in the Minnesota House,...
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08. Moving Toward a More Just and Equitable Society ft. Abeer Syedah
In April, Gov. Walz signed an executive order that allowed the MN Department of Health to share certain information about COVID-19 cases with the Department of Public Safety. The goal of this EO was to protect the health of first responders in emergency situations. In communities of color and...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #10
This one is all about masks! Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn joins Hayley to talk about why we should all wear a mask, a six-year-old's thoughts on masks, and Hannah's and Hayley's favorite visual representation of the importance of masks.
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #9
In this episode, Dr. Lichtsinn talks all about masks and why she thinks they should be mandated indoors in public places throughout the state. This episode was recorded on July 6, 2020.
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07. The Beautywell Project ft. Amira Adawe
Amira Adawe, Executive Director of the Beautywell Project, is on a mission to end harmful skin-lightening practices. Amira spoke with Erin Murphy about her research, her organization and the power we have to change our communities. For more information on the Beautywell Project, check out their...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #8
We are back with another update from Dr. Lichtsinnn. After the murder of George Floyd, Our Stories. Our Health. took a pause and focused our attention on the protests, the community and the non-profits doing boots on the ground work. In this episode, Hayley and Hannah talk about how to be safe…
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update from Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #7
This week, Dr. Lichtsinn shares her thoughts about the lifting of the Stay-a-Home order and how that might change the way the virus spreads throughout Minnesota.
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06. Intersectionality in the Age of COVID ft. Hwa Jeong Kim and Erin Murphy
Before Our Stories. Our Health. started working from home, Hwa Jeong Kim told Erin Murphy a troubling story about a family in Texas. It turned into a longer conversation about the intersections of race and health and care. Hwa Jeong and Erin join the podcast to reflect on their earlier…
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update with Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #6
This week, Dr. Lichtsinn shares updates on her expanding telemedicine appointments and how her clinic system is preparing for a surge, including placing doctors like Hannah in hospitals. She also tells us where she gets her COVID info, in case you are in the mood for some extra reading this...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update from Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #5
This week, Hannah shares some of the uncertainty in her life and in the lives of her colleagues. This episode was recorded on Friday, May 1, 2020.
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05. A Sudden End to a Semester ft. Bryce Maples
When Bryce Maples's flight home to Minneapolis for spring break landed, he was flooded with text messages and emails. George Washington University, like so many colleges in the US, was shutting down for the rest of the year and Bryce would have to finish out his semester at home. Despite being…
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update from Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #4
This week, Hayley and Dr. Lichtsinn talk testing and tracing. We're hearing more and more about two different types of testing and Dr. Lichtsinn walks us through what each test is and why they're important, including how they inform contact tracing efforts. This episode was recorded on Thursday,...
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04. The Healed Self ft. Karen Stevensen
The isolation, uncertainty and changes to our everyday lives that we are experiencing due to COVID-19 can be a lot to handle. In this episode, we are talking about mental health and some ways in which we can cope with what we're experiencing, individually and collectively. Karen Stevensen, a...
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update from Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #3
Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn shares some of what she has experienced in the past week. This episode was recorded on April 12, 2020.
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update from Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn #2
This week, Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn shares her concerns about hospital and clinic staffing and the ways in which she and her colleagues are making changes to better serve their patients. This episode was recorded on April 2, 2020.
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Update from Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn
Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn, a primary care physician in the Twin Cities, will be joining us in the coming weeks for updates on COVID-19. In this bonus episode, Dr. Lichtsinn shares some best practices, why we really, really need to stay home, and what she hopes we learn from our current public health...
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03. Home Season ft. Katy Smith
Trying to figure out what's going on with this coronavirus is hard enough as an adult, but what's it like for little kids? Katy Smith, a parent educator, trainer and early childhood advocate, gives us some tips about how to talk to your kids about COVID-19 and what do with all the extra time...
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02. A School's Response to COVID-19 ft. Jim Miklausich
As we all find ourselves working from home, social distancing, and living in a quickly-changing world, school districts across Minnesota are working to make sure their kids are fed healthy breakfasts and lunches, even if they can't be physically at school. In this episode, we hear from Jim...
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01. Wholesale Change ft. Erin Murphy
In our first full-lengthened episode of the podcast, Our Stories. Our Health. Executive Director, Erin Murphy, talks about how this organization got its start, what we're following in the Minnesota legislature and shares a few stories. This podcast was recorded on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
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Welcome to Our Stories. Our Health.
Welcome to the Our Stories. Our Health. Podcast! Our Stories. Our Health. launched as a nonprofit in September 2019 to change the way we talk about healthcare. We want the debate to be about people, not profits, and names, not numbers. We're here to bring you the stories and experiences of real...
About this show
Our Stories. Our Health. brings you the stories of Minnesotans as they navigate the healthcare system, to change the way we talk about healthcare. We want the debate to be about people, not profits, and names, not numbers.
Hosted by
Hayley Bloom Peterson
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